Craiova, ROMANIA

Craiova Regional Emergency Hospital has been developed in accordance with NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) performance criteria, with the entire building envelope engineered as a high-performance thermal enclosure meeting all NZEB compliance requirements.

​

The façade cladding system—combining both glazed and opaque components—is designed as a prefabricated unitized curtain wall (CW) system, enabling a fully sealed envelope with consistent air-tightness, water-tightness, thermal insulation, and vapor control. The unitized configuration ensures superior factory-controlled quality, optimized interface sealing, minimized thermal bridging, and a highly efficient installation sequence suitable for fast-track hospital development.

​

In addition to the façade enclosure, the scope includes the design and engineering of high-performance skylight systems, strategically integrated into the architectural scheme to optimize daylight penetration while satisfying stringent requirements for thermal transmittance, condensation control, impact resistance, and smoke-ventilation performance where applicable. The skylight assemblies were coordinated with the primary and secondary structure to ensure correct load transfer and long-term waterproofing integrity. Access and maintenance considerations—such as cleaning zones, safe approach routes, and durable perimeter detailing—were incorporated into the skylight design to ensure long-term operability and compliance with safety regulations.

​

The project also incorporates glazed canopy systems, engineered to provide weather protection and architectural emphasis at key entrances. These systems were developed with complete structural coordination, including load path evaluation, fixing bracket design, laminated safety glazing specifications, and watertight interface detailing in accordance with relevant EN standards.

​

A comprehensive metal roof buildup system was developed, consisting of vapor barriers, continuous insulation layers, waterproofing membranes, and external metal sheet finishes. The buildup was engineered to meet NZEB thermal requirements and to achieve high resistance to wind uplift forces, thermal movement, acoustic performance, and long-term material durability. Detailed rainwater drainage coordination—including internal and external routes, overflow strategies, and interface integration with façades and skylights—ensures a fully coherent and watertight roof assembly. Additionally, access and maintenance provisions were incorporated directly into the roof design, including recommendations for safe walking paths, localized reinforcement at walkway zones, and strategic placement of inspection points to facilitate regular maintenance of drainage components, skylight perimeters, and critical roof interfaces.

​

Comprehensive façade consultancy services were provided to the architectural design consultant, including detailed façade design packages, performance-based technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, structural and systems coordination, and multidisciplinary interface reviews.

​

Client:    NKY

Design:  NKY Architects & Engineers

                Popaescu Architects

​

​

​

​